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WP16 ZSV

2016 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,946 mi
Last recorded91,946 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 52062,606 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP16 ZSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 91,946 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2026 91,936 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing heavily (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded slight corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Front diff seal area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 84,501 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 76,482 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 69,627 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 69,627 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 62,140 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 62,140 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread coming away from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread coming away from tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 53,786 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 53,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut to cords x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2019 45,147 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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WP16 ZSV is a 2016 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2016 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.1% with a typical mileage of 62,606 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP16 ZSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 520 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WP16 ZSV registered?

WP16 ZSV is a 2016 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2016.

Is WP16 ZSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP16 ZSV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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